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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,248.99, 7,244.27 and 3,011.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,248.99, 7,244.27 and 3,011.37 is: 4,156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,248.99 : 7,244.27 = 3,011.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,248.99/7,244.27 = 3,011.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,248.99x = 7,244.27 × 3,011.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,248.99x = 21,815,177.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,815,177.35/5,248.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,156.07

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